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Overview |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 4,473 students)
Cedarville University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Providence?
- Providence College is 65.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Providence than Cedarville University ($56,980.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Providence ($25,462 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 96.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($8,400 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 57.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,971 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Cedarville University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Providence? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Providence and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Cedarville University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/